anatomical position and directional terms

deep(internal)

Away from the body surface; more internal.

inferior(caudal)

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

lateral

away from the midline

intermediate

between a more medial and more lateral structure

proximal

close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

anatomical position

erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward

distal

situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone

dorsal(posterior)

toward or at the back of the body; behind

superficial

toward or at the body surface

ventral(anterior)

toward or at the front of the body; in front of

medial

toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of

superior(cranial)

toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above